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Vigilance raids in KSEB offices unearth instances of bribe, irregularities

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026
The VACB inspections on January 16, 2025 named ‘Operation Short Circuit,’ revealed instances of KSEB officials including sub-engineers, assistant engineers and linemen accepting bribes from contractors ....
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VACB checks unearth graft at KSEB offices

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026
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KSEB contract worker from West Bengal electrocuted

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026
A migrant labourer working on contract with KSEB died of electrocution on Friday.The deceased was identified as Ripan Sheikh, 28, of Nadia, West Bengal.
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NHAI-KSEB tiff turns Container Road into dark spot

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026
The reason — stand-off between National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) over setting up of two additional transformers and who should bear the cost of the same.
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‘Punishment transfer’: HC relief for KSEB linesman

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026
He further argued that the transfer violated the guidelines for workmen order applicable to KSEB, as he had completed only three years of service at his present station and had not attained the minimum prescribed tenure of five years for transfer.
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KSEB to collect 7 paise per unit as fuel surcharge from bimonthly-billed consumers in January

The Hindu 02 Jan 2026
Board will collect 8 paise from monthly-billed consumers. The surcharge is meant to recover ₹18.45 crore spent additionally on power purchases in November 2025 on account of the variations in the price of fuel used in power-generating units ....
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KSEB to take up repair of generator in Moolamattom plant

The Hindu 27 Nov 2025
Earlier, KSEB aimed to fix leakage in the main intake valves of generators five and six. During inspection, inlet valve leakage was found in generator four ....
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Qualification criteria for electricity worker’s post in KSEB amended after 27 years

The Hindu 21 Nov 2025
Updated qualifications require SSLC or equivalent for candidates while maintaining physical standards ....
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KSEB assistant engineer caught accepting Rs 95,000 bribe in Ernakulam

The Times of India 12 Nov 2025
Kochi. A KSEB assistant engineer was caught red-handed by vigilance and anti-corruption bureau (VACB) while accepting a bribe of Rs 95,000 at Thevara on Wednesday. The arrested officer was identified as Predeepan N of Palarivattom ... .
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KSEB postpones shutdown of Moolamattom power plant

The Hindu 11 Nov 2025
Decision follows concerns raised over availability of drinking water in Ernakulam and Alappuzha districts as shutdown will affect flow of tailrace water. KSEB maintains that repairs need to be completed in an emergency manner ....
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